Dear Marys Nonna’s been in her heaven for six years.Have you met her? She too is a Mary…Maria. Has she sewn you a dress or poured you a glassof dry red wine? Has she cooked you rabbit stew and polenta—spread the golden meal on a thickwooden board like art? Have you tasted her sugo? Has… Continue reading POEM A DAY – June 25
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Notes/Books Reading a “Moving” Success!
On Sunday, April 12, 2015 we were received by close to 60 audience members...aka poetry and music appreciators, at The Art Gallery of Windsor to celebrate National Poetry Month for our Notes/Books reading and musical extravaganza. The Rodzik Gallery, a space illuminated by outdoor light and riverfront action, was the perfect location for the event - bringing… Continue reading Notes/Books Reading a “Moving” Success!
NaNoWriMo Day 6-8 – A Parent’s Journey
Day 6 TOTAL WORD COUNT: 6,959 HOW LONG I WROTE: 0 MINUTES WHAT ELSE I DID: Got up at 6:30am. Took a shower. Finished prepping for Day 1 of a 3 day workshop at Massey High School with grade 12 students on Personal Narrative, made kid’s lunches, made coffee for The Hubby, signed school agendas,… Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day 6-8 – A Parent’s Journey
VANESSA SHIELDS 